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Sat, 06 September 2014 21:55  |
pyolet
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Must've seemed like a good idea at the time.
1975 Avion 26' Transmode
TZE365V100846 Helena, Montana
EBL TBI, AL in man, in-tank pumps, AL rad, rear discs, Alcoas, Dakota Digital dash, all LED int and ext roof markers, Generac, Hubler torsion bars, Quadrabags, Manny tranny, 3.70, Zip Dee.
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| Re: What was this guy smoking? [message #261132 is a reply to message #261128] |
Sat, 06 September 2014 22:14  |
lotsofspareparts
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All said and done...... that thing is damn funky!!
I can't begin to imagine the glass work that went into modifications like that.
He liked Cadillacs, blowing up the photo you can see the obvious Cadillac styling, and yes it is a Cadillac bumper but that is not the giveaway.
LOL, Jared
Jared & Tina Lazaron + 14yr old Daughter.....
77 Eleganza II "Recherché".....
73 Canyon Lands 230 "Elephant"
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| Re: What was this guy smoking? [message #261137 is a reply to message #261128] |
Sat, 06 September 2014 23:00 |
lotsofspareparts
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We use the phrase "Fugly" on the mainland as well, it certainly does fit.
Wonder how long it has been sitting, parts have been robbed but those Alcoas are still shiny new.
Jared
Jared & Tina Lazaron + 14yr old Daughter.....
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73 Canyon Lands 230 "Elephant"
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| Re: What was this guy smoking? [message #261146 is a reply to message #261128] |
Sun, 07 September 2014 04:34 |
kerry pinkerton
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At first I thought he had wanted to raise the roof but that would destroy the structure
because of all the aluminum extrusions that make up the body. The thing on the roof must be
some type if 'Pod' that covers the AC unit, vents, etc.
Different strokes for different folks.
Kerry Pinkerton - North Alabama
Had 5 over the years. Currently have a '06 Fleetwood Discovery 39L
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| Re: What was this guy smoking? [message #261160 is a reply to message #261128] |
Sun, 07 September 2014 08:39 |
Joe Weir
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I must be smoking it too, I like the front end.
I would have tried to soften or eliminate the horizontal crease under the hood doors, and the headlight choice is not a functional improvement, but it has some potential.
Find a headlight cluster with projector lenses that have the same general contour, and get the bumper chromed or painted, and I think it could be attractive.
The pods on the roof, however, don't measure up to the front end effort. If ever there was a case to be made for fins...He obviously had plenty of fiberglass...
Just saying, Go big or go home... 
76 Birchaven - "Wicked Mistress" - New engine, trans, alum radiator, brakes, Sully airbags, fuel lines, seats, adult beverage center... those Coachmen guys were really thinking about us second hand owners by including that beverage center...
Columbia, SC.
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| Re: [GMCnet] What was this guy smoking? [message #261173 is a reply to message #261147] |
Sun, 07 September 2014 10:38 |
pyolet
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Peter, auction ends the 16th. http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-1977-CLASSIC-GMC-MOTORHOME-/141398620943?forcerrptr=true&hash=item20ec03bb0f&item=141398620943&pt=RVs_Camp ers
Woody.
1975 Avion 26' Transmode
TZE365V100846 Helena, Montana
EBL TBI, AL in man, in-tank pumps, AL rad, rear discs, Alcoas, Dakota Digital dash, all LED int and ext roof markers, Generac, Hubler torsion bars, Quadrabags, Manny tranny, 3.70, Zip Dee.
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| Re: [GMCnet] What was this guy smoking? [message #261211 is a reply to message #261173] |
Sun, 07 September 2014 16:44 |
Joe Weir
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Dont know if my photoshop skills can do it justice, but something like this...
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/6672/Caddy_Front_endsm.jpg
76 Birchaven - "Wicked Mistress" - New engine, trans, alum radiator, brakes, Sully airbags, fuel lines, seats, adult beverage center... those Coachmen guys were really thinking about us second hand owners by including that beverage center...
Columbia, SC.
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| Re: [GMCnet] What was this guy smoking? [message #261216 is a reply to message #261211] |
Sun, 07 September 2014 17:27 |
Ken Henderson
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Lose the bumper and fill that wide mouth grille with horizontal bars.
JMHO,
Ken H.
On Sun, Sep 7, 2014 at 5:44 PM, Joe Weir wrote:
> Dont know if my photoshop skills can do it justice, but something like
> this...
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> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/6672/Caddy_Front_endsm.jpg
> --
> 76 Birchaven - New engine, trans, aluminum radiator, brakes, airbags,
> fuel lines, seats, upholstery, adult beverage center... those Coachmen
> guys were
> really thinking about us second hand owners...
> Columbia, SC.
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| Re: [GMCnet] What was this guy smoking? [message #261219 is a reply to message #261216] |
Sun, 07 September 2014 17:40 |
Keith V
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Ken Henderson wrote on Sun, 07 September 2014 17:27Lose the bumper and fill that wide mouth grille with horizontal bars.
JMHO,
Ken H.
On Sun, Sep 7, 2014 at 5:44 PM, Joe Weir wrote:
> Dont know if my photoshop skills can do it justice, but something like
> this...
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> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/6672/Caddy_Front_endsm.jpg
> --
> 76 Birchaven - New engine, trans, aluminum radiator, brakes, airbags,
> fuel lines, seats, upholstery, adult beverage center... those Coachmen
> guys were
> really thinking about us second hand owners...
> Columbia, SC.
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Those headlights are just so wrong with that bumper. It needs big ol round double headlamps
Keith Vasilakes
Mounds View. MN
75 ex Royale GMC
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| Re: [GMCnet] What was this guy smoking? [message #261220 is a reply to message #261219] |
Sun, 07 September 2014 17:45 |
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Mebbe so on the headlights, but I'd bet they'd do a better job of lighting up the road!
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> Date: Sun, 7 Sep 2014 16:40:37 -0600
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> From: my427v8@hotmail.com
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] What was this guy smoking?
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> Ken Henderson wrote on Sun, 07 September 2014 17:27
>> Lose the bumper and fill that wide mouth grille with horizontal bars.
>>
>> JMHO,
>>
>> Ken H.
>>
>> On Sun, Sep 7, 2014 at 5:44 PM, Joe Weir wrote:
>>
>>> Dont know if my photoshop skills can do it justice, but something like
>>> this...
>>>
>>>
>>> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/6672/Caddy_Front_endsm.jpg
>>> --
>>> 76 Birchaven - New engine, trans, aluminum radiator, brakes, airbags,
>>> fuel lines, seats, upholstery, adult beverage center... those Coachmen
>>> guys were
>>> really thinking about us second hand owners...
>>> Columbia, SC.
>>> _______________________________________________
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> Those headlights are just so wrong with that bumper. It needs big ol round double headlamps
> --
> Keith
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> Mounds View. MN
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| Re: [GMCnet] What was this guy smoking? [message #261243 is a reply to message #261220] |
Sun, 07 September 2014 21:34 |
Bullitthead
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That bumper combined with those headlights makes it look like a wild boar or jungle pig...
Keith is right, that bumper needs round headlights, just like the car it came from.
The clearance lights are cool though, just like engine nacelles on a turboprop!
Terry Kelpien
ASE Master Technician
73 Glacier 260
Smithfield, Va.
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| Re: [GMCnet] What was this guy smoking? [message #261254 is a reply to message #261216] |
Sun, 07 September 2014 22:15 |
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Nah,
I reckon it needs some 30 inch rims with spinners, REALLY low profile tires, massive air tank and solenoids so you can SLAM it down
to the ground or POP it sky high! :>)
Regards,
Rob M.
The Pedantic Mechanic
USAussie - Downunder
USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
-----Original Message-----
From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org [mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Ken Henderson
Sent: Sunday, September 07, 2014 5:28 PM
To: gmclist
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] What was this guy smoking?
Lose the bumper and fill that wide mouth grille with horizontal bars.
JMHO,
Ken H.
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'75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
'75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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| Re: [GMCnet] What was this guy smoking? [message #261273 is a reply to message #261254] |
Mon, 08 September 2014 06:24 |
Jim at the Co-op
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Hey man--- that's "custom". Someone liked enough to try it, you would be
shocked at some of the stuff we've done! That's the way custom is, that's
also why engineers work hard at creating a shape more will like
esthetically. After doing so much of this--- the labor cost on stuff like
that is huge--- I find the original design is just timeless and is part of
the reason we are still talking about it today. Square headlights were a
big mod, now with the Euro style landing lights you can buy in a 7"
configuration-- look at the new cars, they have round headlights or those
projector type -- again round--- lights. Square is out, round is back with
a twist. We did LED surrounds and a 7" HID headlight--- 7" round. Hey and
all that fit into the same original bezel, an original black/silver grill
and original black/silver headlight baskets is a tough combination to
beat! It's a good look and if you had never seen a GMC, the original
everything on the body would attract folks-- he, it did us!
Yea, say that front end did get finished, the rechrome onto that Buick
bumper will be expensive but that's just an estimate. Would think about
painting it making it part of the body--you want weird, close your eyes and
visualize THAT!
Hey but remember it's custom. maybe only the guy driving likes it-- that's
fine but Istill would not want to dress up MY baby that funny...
Jim Bounds
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On Sun, Sep 7, 2014 at 11:15 PM, Rob Mueller
wrote:
> Nah,
>
> I reckon it needs some 30 inch rims with spinners, REALLY low profile
> tires, massive air tank and solenoids so you can SLAM it down
> to the ground or POP it sky high! :>)
>
> Regards,
> Rob M.
> The Pedantic Mechanic
> USAussie - Downunder
> USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
> AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org [mailto:
> gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Ken Henderson
> Sent: Sunday, September 07, 2014 5:28 PM
> To: gmclist
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] What was this guy smoking?
>
> Lose the bumper and fill that wide mouth grille with horizontal bars.
>
> JMHO,
>
> Ken H.
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